Tauranga Primary School

Newsletter

28 September 2012

Newsletter

TERM 3 / WEEK 11

From

the

Principal‘s

Pen

Dear Parents,

Term three has been a long and busy one and it seems to have been mostly wet and muddy underfoot, let’s hope the holiday weather will let the kids get outside and use up lots of pent up energy from the last 11 weeks.

Term four is very short, but there is a lot to fit in. There are some exciting outdoor education visits planned as well as the usual academic end of year expectations to complete so it will be very busy.

Please be reminded that to help us with planning for 2013 we need to know as soon as possible if your child/ren are not attending Tauranga Primary School next year.

National Standards:It has been interesting to follow the recent release of schools’ National Standards data. Hekia Parata says the data shows that nationwide 76 per cent reached or exceeded the national standard for reading, 72 per cent of learners for mathematics, and 68 per cent for writing.

Tauranga Primary School results from 2011 show that: 74% of our students were achieving at or above the National Standard in Writing 74% of our students are achieving at or above the National Standard in Reading, and 79% of our students are achieving at or above the National Standard in in Mathematics. It is pleasing to see that this data shows our students are performing at, or above the national average (against National Standards targets)

The Ministry of Education’s aim is to lift the number of students achieving at or above National Standards in Writing, Reading and Maths to 85% over the next four years. We are already using our data to identify the learning needs of specific students and putting programmes in place that will assist individuals to make progress.

Our main concern regarding National Standards is that they remain open to interpretation and that they are not measured consistently across schools. With summer fast approaching we notice that more children are walking and/or riding their bikes to school , this is great! We have also noticed an increase in children riding scooters. If your child is riding a scooter to school we ask that you ensure they wear a bike helmet, even though this is not a legal requirement we believe it is necessary safety wise. Scooters need to be kept in the bike shed and should be able to be locked similar to a bike.

Congratulations to Makaylah Rae-Potene who was runner up in the WBOP Speech finals.

Ka kite anoJenny McNicolPrincipal

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Term 4:* Monday 15 October - Monday -17th December (Noon)Week 1 15 October Term 4 restarts. 16 October FoTs meeting @ 7:00 pm

Week 2 22 October Labour Day - No School 26 October Wheels Day - Yr 3-6

Week 3 29 October - 2 November - Book Week 31 October BoT Meeting @ 7:00 pm

Week 4 7 November TPS Athletics 9 November Orange Day Parade - Road Patrollers

Week 5 12-16 November Junior Athletics Day 12 November Yr 3-6 Pre deep water sessions 13 November NE - Yr 2 Pre deep water sessions 14 November WBOP Cricket

Week 6 20 November South Cluster Athletics 20 November Rms 2 & 3 Deep Water Safety 9:30 - 1:00 21 November Rms 10 & 7 Deep Water Safety 22 November Rms 5 & 6 Deep Water Safety 23 November Rms 1 & 4 Deep Water Safety

Week 7 26 - 30 November -Year 3 - 6 EOTC week 26 November Rms 8 & 9 Deep Water Safety 9:30 - 1:15 27 November Rms 11 & 12 Deep Water Safety 27 November TIS Orientation Day 9:30 - 12:00 28 November Rms 14 & 15 Deep Water Safety 29 November Rms 17 & 19 Deep Water Safety 29 November 2012 Helpers Morning Tea 10:10 am 30 November Rms 16 & 18 Deep Water Safety 30 November FoTs Family Picnic night 5 - 7 pm

Note: Dates are guides only and are subject to change

DATES TO REMEMBER

YOUNG LEADERS - LOUD SHIRT DAY - TPS Young Leaders - Loud Shirt Day

thanks for coming in Loud Shirts last Friday.

We raised a whopping $449.20 which will go towards helping deaf kids around NZ!Well done everyone!

T.P.S. Young Leaders

Our Board of Trustees have confirmed Term dates for 2013.

Term 1: Monday 4 February - Friday 19 April(holidays during term time)Waitangi Day: Wednesday 6 FebruaryEaster: ! Good Friday 29 March! ! Easter Monday 1 April! Easter Tuesday 2 April

Term 2: Monday 6 May - Friday 12 July

Queenʼs Birthday: Monday 3 June

Term 3: Monday 29 July - Friday 27 September

Term 4: Monday 14 October - Wednesday 18 December

Labour Day: Monday 28 October

• Next term we will trial Pita Pit as another lunch menu option on Monday only, starting Monday 29 October. Pita Pit are in the 12th Ave shopping centre. They will supply a menu and order envelope and there will be a box in the foyer to place these orders. They will also offer an ‘on-line’ ordering system when finalised. Watch out for your envelopes early next term.

**********************************• The junior school are in need of spare underwear, skorts, shorts

and trousers for girls and boys. Also it is a good idea to have a spare change in school bags - just in case.....

****************************************• The Technology Rooms would like some of the following items:* Old newspapers in bundles* Cardboard tubes from lunch wrap* Plastic shopping bags of all sizes and style* clean Ice cream containers* Small jam jars with clean lids These can be placed in the TECHNOLOGY bin on the mosaic pathway opposite the Library door.

************************************* Congratulations to Reuben Kurei, for being

awarded the “Best Horse Handler” from the Equestrian Therapy Centre (RDA)

SNIPPETS

On Tuesday 18th September, four of our senior students represented Tauranga Primary School in the South Cluster Speech Competition held at Maungatapu School. They were: Makaylah Rae-Potene, Jessie Huang, Natalie Simpson and Michelle Clayton.Congratulations goes to Makaylah who won the Year 6 section and went on to compete in the Western Bay of Plenty Competition on Tuesday 25th September.

Makaylah did an amazing job and received the Western Bay of Plenty Speech Runner-up Champion trophy in the Year 6 section of the competition.

Interschool Speech Competitions

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It’s been a great hockey season this year, and the TPS Stars battling it out in the A3 Final was a great way to finish! TPS Stars played a fantastic final, but were unfortunately beaten by a stronger all boys Rudolf Steiner team. Congratulations Stars on an awesome season!! Special mention to the following players: ! Most Valuable Player – Nathan King, !! ! Most Improved Player – Rachel Weston.

Our other 3 hockey teams performed well all season also. It was the first time our teams were lucky enough to train on TBC Hockey Turf (or unlucky, as trainings were at 7:30am Wednesday mornings!!) But, the opportunity to practice on this fantastic venue was beneficial as huge improvements in skill were seen and this was matched with their enthusiasm and fair play on the turf. Well done to all our hockey players with a special mention to the following athletes who received awards:

TPS Ministicks!! ! TPS Ferns! ! ! TPS FlyersMost Valuable Player:! ! Rosie Kneale! ! ! Amber Trusler! ! ! Olivia BrownMost Improved Player:!! Mia Manuel-Ruawai! ! Grace Camplin! ! ! Lauren Beekie

I would also like to congratulate Charlotte Watson. Charlotte received an award recently for the highest score for all 8 year olds at the Tauranga Hockey Skills Day. This day involved all hockey players in the Tauranga Region. Way to go Charlotte!!

Our year 5 Hockey Team played in the WBOP 7s Championships last week. They were the only all girl team at the tournament and these girls played with so much heart. They never gave up and were always hungry for the ball. They finished 4th overall and should be super proud of their efforts. The team consisted of Olivia Brown, Maddison Presley, Amber Trusler, Grace Camplin, Alexis Moor, Mari Stevens, Angela Strang, Lauren Beekie, Bella Coulter and Aylah King. Check out some action photos on the school website!!

The TPS Tall Blacks Basketball team had their last game a couple of weeks ago. These boys had a great season, finishing in 3rd place in the Friday night league. Well done boys!! And big congratulations to:! Most Valuable Player – Logan Brill! ! Most Improved Player – George Griffin

I would like to thank all coaches, managers, and supporters for your generosity throughout the winter sport season. We greatly appreciate the support and know that it would not happen without you!!

Over the last few weeks all of the classes on the senior side have been partaking in an inter-class turbo touch competition. There is nothing like playing against other classes to spark some competitive spirit!! The competition has been great; the kids have not only learnt a new game, but they have been getting active and strengthening friendships with their class mates. But of course there had to be a Champion class!! Congratulations to Room 10 for taking out the Senior Syndicate and Room 5 who won the Middle Syndicate!!!!

Blue Rovers Football Club had their prize giving recently. A big congratulations to the following players who were all part of the team to win the “Outstanding Team Achievement” Trophy. Blake Anderson, Riley Watson, Luke Stamatakos, Helen Cooke and Kelly Roberts. Blake Anderson also received the “Player of the Year” trophy. Well done Blake!! PAIGE ROBINSON was also "playing of the year" for her Grade 9 scoccer team at blue rovers.

Waipuna Football Club 8th grade players who were recognised at their recent prizegiving were:Most Valuable Player - Thomas Hawes, Jamie Dobson. Most Improved - Jeffery Park

Matthew Robinson, Reuben Parekowhai-Gudex and Jordan Smith were selected for WBOP Football Rep teams

Have a relaxing holiday, so you’re ready to hit the summer sports season!!!

Jo TaeleSports Co-Ordinatorjtaele@tauranga.school.nz

Sports Talk with Jo " " " " " "

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“PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR CHILDREN TO BUILD POSITIVE AND ENJOYABLE MEMORIES OF THEIR EARLY SCHOOL YEARS”

Next Meeting - 16th October, 7pm in the staff room, everyone welcome.

Friends of the School (FOTS) Our Schoolʼs Sport people - player profile

Name: SCOTT HAWKINS Room 10

Sport: Football (Soccer) Position: MidfieldClub: Otumoetai FootballRep: Western Bay of Plenty

Why Scott is so awesome: Scottʼs skills with Football have been awesome. He attended the Ricki Herbert Academy and was chosen as ʻThe player of the February courseʼ. He was coached by Rob Bell for the 3 days and he had nothing but praise for the rising star, “He showed great abilities in all areas of the game. Some of the skill he showed was of the highest quality”. Well done Scott.

Interests / Hobbies: SOCCER, going to the beach playing with my friends, playing football games on my PSP.

Favourite food: Bacon

Favourite thing about sport: Competing and playing with my friends. Tournaments you have played in or have coming up: I have my last rep tournament this Sunday and I have already played 4 rep

tournaments.

What is your dream / goal for the future: To play for Chelsea Football Club.

* Karate lessons with Ian & Melisa: Mon, Tues & Thurs. contact: 5430 931 or 0274 439 414

* Rhythm & Dance: Monday 8:15 - 8:55 am contact Helen Beazley 578 8780* French lessons with Anne Boezennec: Monday 3:20 - 4:30 pm. contact: 544 59 32 annebo@slingshot.co.nz

* Guitair & Ukelele lessons with Alex: Tuesday 8:00 - 8:55 contact: 027 5609908 alex@schoolofguitar.co.nz

* Spanish lessons with Sonia Blair: Tuesday 3:20 - 4:20 contact: amorris@tauranga.school.nz

* Drum Lessons with Carl: Wednesdays 3:20 - 4:00 contact 552 4481 or carl@mor.org.nz

* Drama lessons with Barbara Gray: Wednesday 3:20 - 4:00pm contact: barbaraandkatie@xtra.co.nz * Underwater Hockey with Tom Smith: Term 4 & Term 1

(when pools open) contact: tsmith@tauranga.school.nz

For information and costs please contact the above direct.

Before & Afterschool activities happening at TPS:

School Website sign up now and keep up to date with

school events.Sign up to the newsletter mailing list and you will receive email notifications of cancelled or postponed events, reminders about up coming school events and newsletters emailed to you. It only takes one minute to sign up.• Go to www.tauranga.school.nz• click on newsletter sign up

Uniform Reminders: Next Term is summer uniform - school hats will

be compulsory, these are plain navy blue ‘bucket’ style hats.

Hair that is shoulder length or longer should be tied up (this helps prevent the spread of head

lice). Also hair ties and head bands, should be navy

blue, white or black.

Our uniform is available from The Postie+ shop in Elizabeth Street only. They are having a great sale on at present; Buy 2 uniform items and save 20% or buy 3 uniform items and save 30% (a limited time - so if you do need some extra items, now would be a good time to pop in and save).

Aylah King has an entry in New Zealand's Got Talent. To vote go to the link below (cut and paste into your browse):http://abovetherest.tvnz.co.nz/myEntry/amandah-nancy--king

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Starting Term 4: - Drum Lessons - Wednesday afternoons after school. $13 each student in pairs for 1/2 hour. Contact: Carl Homersham 07 552 4481 0204 000 5008 email: carl@mor.org.nz

Tauranga Martial Arts Centre Karate classes for 4 yrs & up. Mondays & Thursdays 4-7 yrs - 4pm to 4.45pm. 8-12 yrs - 5pm to 5.45pm. 13yrs & up - 6pm to 7pm. Free intro lesson by appointment. Contact Iain or Melisa on 07 5430 931 or 0274 439 414

=====================Gate Pa Preschool and Childcare Centre, Fantastic new Centre located on Cameron Road, Licensed for 25 Children with 8 babies in their own amazing area. The Centre has an outdoor area any child would dream of, including a mud pit, climbing wall, fort and a huge sandpit. The inside is just as spectacular. The Centre is having an open day 6 October 10am - 3pm please come along. 1132 Cameron Road Gate Pa Open 7.30 - 5.30. 07 5799496. Taking enrolments now.

==================The Farmhouse will be running horse riding camps for both weeks during the next school holidays. The dates are as follows Week one: 1 - 3 October 2012 (3 days 2 nights) or 1 - 5 October 2012 (5 days 4 nights) Week two: 8 - 10 October 2012 (3 days 2 nights) or 8 - 12 October 2012 (5 days 4 nights) Please contact us on 07 3323771 or email farmhouse@xtra.co.nz for further information

==================After School and Holiday Programe available.KAYAK TOURS - ADVENTURE PARK – TEAM-BUILDING - CONFERENCE & WEDDING VENUE - KAYAK COURSES. Winner of the Oscar Bay of Plenty Regional Award for: · The Best New After School and Holiday Programme · The Best Family Programme · Best Youth Leader at a Programme 36 Taniwha place Bethlehem

Allround Kids Tauranga: Spring Holiday Programme 8am to 5.30pmWe have a very exciting programme planned including, the Movies, Argos Gym, a Ju Jitsu lesson or Dance class, Oropi Hot Pools, Laser tag and much much more. Enrolments open now. Please come and see us at 344 Cameron Road for an enrolment pack or email us at allroundkids@hotmail.com $45 for a full day / $22.50 for a half day (5 hours) WINZ subsidies are available

COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD

We have joined with Greenpark, Maungatapu, Selwyn Ridge and Tauriko to advertise our Ballot for students for 2013. All schools will have their ballots on the same day (as specified by MoE).

All enrolment forms for ‘Out of Zone’ students wanting to be considered in our ballot for Term 1 2013 need to be received at the office by Thursday 25 October, with the ballot being held on Friday 26 October.

We will be changing from the current 2 ballots per year to four ballots throughout the year. The other dates are:Term 2: 8 MarchTerm 3: 31 MayTerm 4: 23 August

It is essential that the school knows asap of any potential ‘out of zone’ children wanting to enrol, to ensure no-one misses the opportunity of being in the ballot. It you know of anyone intending to enrol during 2013, please pass this information onto them.

‘Out of Zone’ enrolments - ballotCongratulations to all students who sat the ICAS English tests.

Distinction awards to:Nathan King, Madison Mackenzie, Benjamin Adams, Michelle Clayton, Courtney Thomas, Grace Balmer.

Credit Awards to:Leah Howard, Jessie Huang, Rebecca Kneale, Luke Matthews, Kelly Brown, Grace Camplin, Mitchell Sigley, Rohan Sinclair, Laura Balmer, Gracie Hunt, Max McIntosh, Jasmin Murray, Charlotte Watson

* ICAS SCIENCECongratulations to Vijay Nirvaneshwar who was also awarded a Science Credit Award for 2012

ICAS English Assessment

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ADOPT A PONY for the October School Holidays. 1,2,3 & 8,9,10 October. 9am - 12pm daily. Age 5-10 years. Come choose a pony, learn pony skills and have fun. Need covered shoes, raincoat, drink bottle. For more information contact Sharon 552 4259 or 021 725286.

Also available - pre school classes and After School Classes. Contact Sharon for more information

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Habitat for Humanity is a not-for-profit international charity whose aim is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. On Tuesday 2nd October they are running a competition to raise awareness of this charity. Come along and build your ideal “safe and decent” house from Lego. One spot prize is given away every hour. More great Lego prizes to be won overall in each age category. This is simply to raise awareness of Habitat for Humanity throughout New Zealand.” “Go to www.buildchallenge.org to register to come along for an hour.

GARAGE SALE: School of Ballet and Modern dance are holding a Garage Sale on 29 September 2012, starting 8.00am. Location: 14 Roxanne Place, Windermere, just along from Lollipops. Come along for kids books, paperbacks, games, clothing, sausage sizzle, sweets, and lots more!

FAMILY OPEN DAY at Papamoa Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort. Saturday 6th October 2012. 10am – 2pm. Located in the Papamoa Domain. Come & join us for some School Holiday fun on the adventure playground & jumping pillows then take a wander through the Resort & check out whats on offer! FREE Entry & spot prizes to be WON! There’ll be everything from a sausage sizzle to helicopter flights, face painting, petting zoo, blokarts, fire truck, police car & even a race car to sit in! Check out more details at www.papamoabeach.co.nz/openday. Lock it in the diary & tell everyone you know, we’d love to see you all there!

WAIMARINO - Action DayFriday 5 october, 10:00 - 4:00 pm.. Entry $20 (under 5 free). Activities include; The Blob, kayaking, hydro slide, kayak slide, inflatables, climbing wall, rampoline, warm pool, slip ‘n slide, low rope course, tarzan swing and lots more. BBQ, snacks & drinks available. Wetsuit hire $5. for more information contact Waimarino 576 4233

COMMUNITY NOTICE

OMANU BEACH SURF LIFESAVING CLUBREGISTRATION DAY - SUNDAY 14th OCTOBER 10.00 am – 1.00pm at the Club Rooms, 15 Surf Road

Greerton Amateur Athletics Club SeasonRegistration nights: * Monday 24th September 5.30pm - 7.00pm at Meredith Hall, PEMBERTON PARK, Fraser Road, Greerton* Monday 8th October 5.30pm - 7.00pm at TAURANGA DOMAIN Sunday 14th October 3.00pm - 5.00pm at TAURANGA DOMAIN Registration forms are available on our webpage - www.greertonathletics.co.nz

Greerton Athletics Club Season 2012 –2013:TAURANGA DOMAIN - CAMERON ROAD Monday nights 5.30pm start First club night 15th October.

Registrations for Bellevue Athletics Club are now open! Tuesday evenings From 5.30pmAt the Tauranga Domain. First club night is on Tuesday 16th October Please register and pay by Monday 1st October to receive your discount. To register, please go to www.sportsground.co.nz/bellevueathletics

‘Open Minds’ YMCA is a small after school group with an emphasis on learning, individual attention and building confidence in all aspects of life. Daily, children will be assisted with homework and learn to learn through practical and fun activities, including mind mapping and baking, plus a weekly excursion. Debbie provides a caring, friendly atmosphere where enquiring minds are encouraged. With pickup available from Tauranga Primary School, Open Minds situated at 430 Devonport Rd (opposite Tauranga Boys), is a convenient location for city workers returning home. For more information please call YMCA Phone: 5789272.

St Peters in the City - LIght Party130 Spring Street Tauranga. 5:30 till 7:00 pm Wednesday 31 October $2 per child (parents free). Bouncy slide and castle and lots of fun games. Dress up as your favourite sports or super hero. Medals and prizes.Otumoetai Te Puna Pony Club, Teihana Road Te Puna. A new beginner group for younger riders. Fortnightly Wednesday 5pm. Ph Margot 552 4300The Arty House in Te Puna - 1st birthday celebrations. Sturday 6th october @ 372 Wairoa Road Te Puna, 12:00 - 5:00pm. Live music, creative entertainments. Admissions free. www.thartyhouse.co.nzLEARN TO SURF - term 4 after school programme. Tuesdays from oct 16 - Dec 18. 4-5pm. All equipment provided. 10 week programme costs $29.50 per student. (limited to 6) Phone 575 3792 or 027 2799687. email: surfschool.co.nz

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